Whisky jar
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
Earthenware.
Measurements
170 mm (Height); 145 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1419810
Summary
Whisky jar. An earthenware whisky jar of spherical form with a tapering section toward the flat base. The top has a narrow pouring neck with a looped handle to one side. A raised decoration is affixed to one side, showing an ancient sailing boat in black, and the contents description. The jar is of glazed earthenware, dark brown at the top and lightening towards the bottom.
Marks and inscriptions
On side of jar: SPECIAL / HIGHLAND WHISKY On base: 6148 / [trace of symbol] / RD.No.4818